Button and support therefor



Sept. 23, 1924. 1,509,785

R. C. SC OTT BUTTON AND SUPPORT THEREFOR Filed Marcih 17. 1924 7 Patented Sept. 23, 1924.

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BUTTON AND SUPPORT THEREFOR.

Application filed March 17, 1924:. Serial No. 699,786.-

To all whom at my concern:

Be it known thatI, ROBERT C. Soon, a citizen of the United States. residing atPort Arthur, in the county of Jefferson and State of 'Ilexas, have, invented certain new .and usefullmprovements in Buttons and Supports Therefor, of which the following is a specification This invention relates to new and useful improvements in buttons which are particularly adapted to be used as collar buttons and has for its principal object to provide a device whereby the buttons maybe sup ported on the collar band in a simple and efiicient manner.

Another important object of the invention is to provide a device of the above mentioned character, wherein a fastening means is associated with the button, said fastening means being adapted to co-operate with the free ends of the collar whereby adjustment of the same may be facilitated whenever it is necessary.v A. further objectof the present invention is to provide a device of the above mentioned character, wherein the same'may be 'read1ly detached fromv engagement with the free ends of the collar, means being further provided for preventing the accidental displacement of the same when in use.

1 Another object of the invention is to pro vide a button which is adapted to be placed in the back of a collar band, the same being of such a construction as not to interfere with thesliding movement of a necktie when the device is in use, means being further rovided for holding the buttonin position in the opening provided in the rear portion of the collar band.

A still further object of the invention is to provide a device of the above mentioned character, which is simple in construction, inexpensive, strong and durable, and further, well adapted for the purposes for which it is designated.

Other objects and" advantages of this invention will become apparent during the course of the following description.

In the accompanying drawing formin a part of this specification, and in whic like numerals designatelike parts throughout the same,

Figure 1 is a side'elevation of my improved front collar button, showing. the clamping jaw in an inoperative position,

Figure2 is a similar view showing the clamping jaws in their operative position,

Figure 3 is a rear end elevation showing the actuating lever,

Figure 4 is a vertical section through the back portion of a collar band. with the back button in position thereon, and

Figure 5 is a detail view of the back collar button. 1

In the drawing, wherein for the purpose of illustration is shown the referred embodiment of my invention, to numeral 1 designates generally the substantially U- sh-aped frame, the arm 2 being slightly longer than the arm i in the manner as clearly shown in Figures 1 and 2 of the drawing. Supported in the U-shaped frame 1 adjacent the arm 2 and face 3 thereof, is a substantially L-shaped member which comprises the longer portion 5 and the shorter portion 6. The longer arm 5 extends for substantially the full length of the arm 2 of the-U-shaped member 1 and the shorter arm 6 terminates at a point adjacent the lower end of the opposite arm 4 of the U-shaped member 1. The outer free, end of the shorter arm 6 of the L-shaped member is turned upwardly to provides means for receiving the pivot pin 7 the purpose of which will be herein after more fully described. The longer arm 5 of the Lshaped member is provided with a series of'projections such as are shown at 10 in the drawing at the upper end thereof and this arm 5 and the rojections formed thereon constitute the xed or stationary jaw of the fastener. Pivotallyv supported on the transversely extending pin 7 adjacent the shorter arm 4- of the U-shaped member 1 is the movable jaw 8. The upper end' of the last mentioned jaw is slightly off-set as shown at 9 for the purpose of co-eperating with the upper portion of the fixed jaw' 5 in a manner as will be presently described.

Providedson the inner face of the off-set portion 9 are the projections 11-which are e uivalent to the projections 10 and are a apted to co-operate with the latter when the device is in use Pivotally supported on the transversely extendin pin 12 which is carried by the upper en of the arm 4 of the U-shaped memher 1 is the actuating lever 13. The inner end of the lever 13 extends at substantially right angles to the body portion of the same 1 as shown at 14 and the bent portion 14 1 provides a means for engagement with the movable jaw 8 for causing the same to be moved inwardly for co-operation with the fixed jaw 5. The lower end or outer free end of the lever 13 is curved inwardly as illustrated at 15 for providing a locking means for holding the lever 13 in engagement with the U-shaped frame 1 when the clamping jaws are in position.

Carried by the outer face of the upper end of the arm 2 of the U-shaped member 1 is the headed button 16.

In use, the collar button 16 is inserted in the registering apertures in the collar band in the usual manner, it being understood that the head of the collar button 16 will lie against the neck of the wearer and the U- shaped frame is disposed on the outside of the neck band. The collar is then placed on the neck band and the free ends thereof are inserted in the U-shaped frame between the clamping jaws which are open. After the ends of the collar have drawn together to the desired size, the lever 13 is swung downwardly so that the end portion 14 thereof will cause the movable jaw 8 to be moved inwardly with respect to the fixed jaw 5 whereby the material will be clamped between the jaws, the projections 10 and 11 c0- operating to prevent the accidental displacement of the ends of the collar from the device. The lever 13 is swung to the position as shown in Figure 2 of the drawing whereby the curved portion 15 will engage the bottom of the frame'in such a manner as to pull the lever and movable jaw actuated thereby in a locked position.

In a device ,of the above mentioned char acter the free ends of the collar may be either brought together or separated for a substantial distance in order that various sizes may be obtained without having to stretch the openings which are usually provided adjacent the respective ends of a collar. Furthermore, a device of this character may be readily andeasily placed in position and will not in any way interferewith the attaching of the collar onto the collar band or further cause any discomfort to the wearer.

vIn Figures 4 and 5 of the drawing. I

have illustrated collar button which is adapted to be associated with the opening provided in the back of the collar band and the same comprises a substantially elongated fiatstrip of metal such as is illustrated at 17 in the drawing. This flat strip 17 has an extension 18 depending from the inter-.

mediate portion thereof and the extension terminates into a laterally extending arm 19. The off-set portion 18 is bent in such a manner as to have the arm 19 formed on the lower end thereof extending in a plane parallel to the flat strip 17.

Adapted to be struck up from the off-set portion 18 and adjacent the plate 17 is a clamping finger 20. The clamping finger 20 is adapted to co-operate with the off-set portion 18 to provide a. means for holding the device in position on the collar band in a manner as will be presently described. The flat plate 17 and the arm 19 formed on the lower end of the off-set portion 18 are substantially curved so as to conform with the neck of the wearer so as not to cause any discomfort to the person.

In use, the plate 17 is inserted between the flaps of the rear portion of the collar band A so that the off-set portion 18 will extend through the opening B provided in .the outer fiap of 'the collar band and the laterally extending arm 19 will be slightly spaced from the flap when the clamping finger 20 is in engagement with the portion of the flap adjacent the opening B provided therein. In this manner, the collar button will be prevented from accidental displacement and the arm 19 will provide a means for fitting into the usual opening provided in the back of the collar and when in position will extend substantially flush with the inner face thereof. In this manner, a collar button is provided wherein the same will not interfere with the slidable movement of the neck tiewithin the collar and will also be easily and quickly placed in position for use. a

The simplicity of my device enables the same to be manufactured at a minimum cost and will also be durable.

While I have shown the preferred embodiment of my invention. it is to be understood that various changes in the size. shape and arrangement of parts may be resorted to without departing from the spirit of the invention, and the scope of the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention. what T claim is 1. A device of the class described comprising a substantially U-shaped frame. the upper end of one of the arms thereof forming a stationary jaw. a clamping jaw pivotallv supported at its lower end adjacent the lower end of the other arm of said U- shaped frame. an actuating lever pivotally supported on the upper end of the last mentioned arm. the inner end of said lever being bent at substantially right angles thereto for engagement with said clamping jaw for moving the same inwardly for co-operation with the stationary jaw, the outer free end of said lever being curved and adapted for engagement with the base portion of said U-shaped frame for holding the lever in a locked position, and a button associated with the outer face of the stationary jaw.

2. A device of the class described comprising a substantially U-shaped frame, an L- jaw pivotaily supported at its she ed member having its lon er arm exten ing along the inner side 0 one of the arms of said U-shaped member and forming a stationary jaw, extending along the face of the frame and terminating at a point adjacent the opposite arm of the U-shaped frame, a clamping lower end to the outer free end of the before mentioned the shorter arm thereofv shorter arm, a lever ivotaily suptpo'rtedon 10 the opposite arm oft e U-shaped rame andv having its inner end in engagement with said clamping jaw for moving the same inwardly for co-operation with the stationary jaw,

and a button carried by the outer face of the 15 first mentioned arm of said U-shaped frame.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature.

ROBERT C. SCOTT. 

